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no fail pie crust. or so my mom promises me...

(2 ratings)
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Recipe by
Diane Schmidt
@snakpackmomma
Comstock Park, MI

This recipe was given to my Mom when they lived on the Naval Base in Neveda by Emma Moore. My mom insists that you cannot fail to make a good crust with this recipe. Which is true I guess since my crusts are always good it's the innards of the pie that have issues...LOL...

(2 ratings)
yield serving(s)
method Bake

Ingredients For no fail pie crust. or so my mom promises me...

  • 4 c
    flour
  • 1 3/4 c
    crisco shortening
  • 2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 1
    egg
  • 1 Tbsp
    vinegar
  • 1/2 c
    water

How To Make no fail pie crust. or so my mom promises me...

  • 1
    Blend together the flour, shortening, salt, and sugar.
  • 2
    In separate bowl beat together the egg, vinegar, and water.
  • 3
    Pour egg mixture into the flour mixture and stir with a fork until dough ball forms. Put into covered bowl and chill in fridge. Use as needed.
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